Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/335
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FREIGHT RAIL: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS
Western Cape Department of Social Development
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- LevelLevel 11
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closedLate applications will not be accepted.
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 40–41
- Circular Post
- 29/335
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Social Development
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 7 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 7 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
- Reference information
- WCMD 19/2026 (3-Year Contract Position)
- Salary information
- R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree);
- A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail Planning or Operations.
- Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
- Knowledge and understanding of;
- Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;
- Project Management;
- Operational Management practices Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; policy development; and operational management, monitoring and review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape;
- Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance management in general.
- Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge.
- Skills: Numeracy;
- Literacy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language skills;
- Project Management;
- Budgeting and Financial Management;
- Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Duties
- Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects;
- Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders;
- Manage freight rail data, information, and systems;
- Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate;
- People Management;
- Financial Management.
Enquiries
Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 7 September 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.
- All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
- By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.
- Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
- Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
- Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 29/335 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FREIGHT RAIL: FREIGHT AND LOGISTICS REF NO: WCMD 19/2026
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail
Planning or Operations. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that
have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of;
Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project Management; Operational Management
practices Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; policy development; and operational management, monitoring and
review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political,
economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the
Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse
management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and
Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance
management in general. Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language
skills; Project Management; Budgeting and Financial Management;
Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects; Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders;
Manage freight rail data, information, and systems; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People
Management; Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483
(3-Year Contract Position)
SALARY : R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government.
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3 years’ management experience in Freight, Logistics, or Rail
Planning or Operations. Competencies: Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that
have a bearing on the line functions; Knowledge and understanding of;
Information Systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project Management; Operational Management
practices Knowledge and understanding of procurement and tendering processes; policy development; and operational management, monitoring and
review processes; modern systems of governance and administration; public service procedures, processes and systems; the regional and local political,
economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the
Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; public finance, human resources and discourse
management processes; the Public Finance Management Act, National and
Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; the functioning of the province and the activities of
sister departments/related functional areas; the policies of the government of the day; of Labour Relations legislation and regulations; of performance
management in general. Multimodal freight, transport logistics, or sub-sector specific knowledge. Skills: Numeracy; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Language
skills; Project Management; Budgeting and Financial Management;
Intergovernmental coordination and stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES : Development and implementation of freight rail strategies and projects; Manage engagement, coordination and collaboration with freight stakeholders;
Manage freight rail data, information, and systems; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-Directorate; People
Management; Financial Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms CE Gallant at Katleho.Matsabisa@westerncape.gov.za / Tel No: (021) 483